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Motorway closed after explosion heard close to UK military base

There are no reports of any injuries.

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A SECTION OF the A1 motorway in North Yorkshire has been closed after an explosion was heard in the early hours of this morning.

Police say this is a pre-cautionary measure and there are no reports of any injuries.

Sky News reports that an army training facility is located nearby.

However, a spokesperson for the base was unable to provide any further details.

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